Forget-me-nots
Disabled American Veterans hold their annual fundraiser with the sale of forget-me-nots at Raley's, Smith's and Scolari's, all day though Saturday from 8 a.m. Money raised goes to help local veterans. Information, Nancy Rowan, commander of Unit 7 of Carson City, 265-2531.
Becca Shines show benefits Gardnerville student
The Becca Shines show is 7 p.m. Saturday at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, 701 Long Valley Road, Gardnerville. Cost of $15 benefits 11-year-old Gardnerville resident Becca Martin who was hit by a car Aug. 13. Sponsored by TOAD and Carson Valley Arts Council. Tickets available at the arts council, 1572 Highway 395 in Minden, at 781-0150 and at the door. Information, cvartscouncil.com/events
Fundraiser canceled
The Knights of Columbus and Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation's Kool Valley Nites fundraiser to be held on Sept. 19 at St. Gall Pastoral Center has been canceled. Ticket purchases will be refunded. Information, Bill Barth, 230-4065.
Museum day in Genoa
Student/Senior Day is Saturday at the Genoa Courthouse Museum, 2304 Main St., Genoa. Free admission for seniors and students with accompanying adult on the first Saturday of the month. Information, 782-2555 or 782-4325.
Free concert at James Lee Park
A free concert featuring Hired Gunz is 6-10 p.m. Saturday at James Lee Park in Indian Hills. Hired Gunz play '60s classics to current rock 'n' roll. Food and beverages available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Bring low-backed chairs and blankets. The event is sponsored by the Indian Hills General Improvement District. Information, 267-2805.
Concert on the green Sunday
The Trey Stone Band plays funk, blues and rock at the free Concert on the Green, 5-7 p.m. Sunday, in Genoa Town Park. Bring a picnic, family and friends. Sponsored by businesses of Genoa. Information, 782-8696 or 782-5697.
Photo Club meets Tuesday
Carson Valley Photo club meets 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Speaker is from Gordon's Photo Service in Carson City. The theme for the photo club's September contest is "yard art." Pictures must be 8-by-10 or 8 1⁄2-by-11 inches and must have been taken Aug. 11 to Sept. 8. New members and visitors welcome. Information, Pat Stanley, (775) 790-0440.
Teen dance Sept. 11
Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department sponsors a teen dance for sixth-to eighth-grade students, 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 11, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Building. DJ music by Bill McClain's Mobile Music. Cost of $10 includes a pizza slice and drink. Snacks available for purchase. Students must arrange their own transportation ahead of time and need to be picked up at 9 p.m. Middle school students must bring student ID. Information at recreation department, 782-9828.
